How to pronounce tenodesis
Say it like ten-oh-DEE-sis. Tenodesis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DEE).
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- ten
- oh
- DEE
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tenodesis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- DEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tenodesis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ten-oh-DEE-sis.
What does tenodesis mean?
- The surgical fixation of a tendon, usually anchoring or reanchoring some portion of it to a bone.
Where does tenodesis come from?
From teno- + -desis.
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Questions about saying tenodesis
How do you pronounce tenodesis?
Say ten-oh-DEE-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌtɛnoʊˈdisɪs/. In British English it is /ˌtɛnəʊˈdiːsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tenodesis?
Tenodesis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DEE). Broken into parts: ten · oh · DEE · sis.
Is tenodesis pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌtɛnəʊˈdiːsɪs/ (ten-oh-DEE-sis).